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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.98, 12,409.92 and 5,014.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.98, 12,409.92 and 5,014.26 is: 6,919.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.98 : 12,409.92 = 5,014.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.98/12,409.92 = 5,014.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.98x = 12,409.92 × 5,014.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.98x = 62,226,565.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,226,565.46/8,992.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,919.46

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